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The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with 5G technologies

  • Yushan Siriwardhana
  • , Chamitha De Alwis
  • , Gurkan Gur
  • , Mika Ylianttila
  • , Madhusanka Liyanage
  • University of Oulu
  • University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences
  • University College Dublin

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Abstract

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the world in an unexpected manner. The human race is battling against the pandemic while schools, universities, industries, hospitals, and governments are seeking new methods and technologies to seamlessly continue their usual operations. In response, this article presents how 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) related technologies can be efficiently utilized and developed to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Several use-cases on how 5G and IoT can be enablers to provide innovative solutions in the areas of telehealth, contact tracing, education, retail and supply chains, e-government/remote office/information sharing, smart manufacturing and factory automation, e-tourism, and entertainment are presented along with their technical requirements and challenges. It is envisaged that the proposed solutions will be instrumental to facilitate the usual lifestyle, work, and other day-to-day activities of humans in the postpandemic world.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9170773
Pages (from-to)72-84
Number of pages13
JournalIEEE Engineering Management Review
Volume48
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • 5G
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
  • healthcare
  • pandemic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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